Mars vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mars and barley?
- Mars is richer in calcium, yet barley is richer in fiber and iron.
- Barley's daily need coverage for fiber is 61% higher.
- Mars has 74 times more sugar than barley. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while barley has 0.8g.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than mars.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +740% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +455.3% |
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Carbs
~73.48g
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Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 84% | |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 17.3g | 61% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 55% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 54% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.482g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.6mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 2.3g | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 22% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 12.48g | 16% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 354kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 73.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins